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Do unmarried couples have the same rights as married couples?

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The law in England & Wales is clear in stating, if you are living with your partner and you are unmarried upon separation, you will not have the same legal rights available to a married couple upon divorce. This is the case no matter how long you have...

TOLATA Claims

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If you are an unmarried couple who is cohabiting and upon separation you have a dispute regarding a property or land that is jointly owned or have a financial interest in, your principal remedy is to apply for relief under section 14 of the Trusts of Land...

What is Special Contribution in Matrimonial Finance?

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In divorce under English Law, the Court begins with a 50:50 starting point when considering a financial settlement. The court then decides whether there should be a departure from equality. Contribution is one of the factors which the court takes...